Tag: benefits of family meals
How to Eat Healthy When It’s Hot!
Five tips to help you get dinner on the table without breaking a sweat! By: Jodie Shield, RD If you can’t’ stand the heat . . . get out of the kitchen. But your family’s hungry, so what do you do? When the thermometer soars, summer dining can be a ... more
Read moreEating Blueberries Helps Lower Blood Pressure
A cup of blueberries a day may keep the doctor away! By: Jodie Shield, RDN If you’re a woman, between the ages of 45 and 65, and a berry lover, here’s another reason to go blue. A recent study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics ... more
Read moreTomatoes: Getting Canned is Good!
Register to win a free slow cooker! By: Jodie Shield, RDN When I find myself surrounded with lots of juicy, ripe tomatoes, I make my own tomato sauce. When in a pinch, I use canned tomatoes and don’t feel the least bit guilty! According to the Academy of Nutrition and ... more
Read more15 Ingredients Every Kitchen Must Have
What’s for dinner? 15 Ingredients = 5 Healthy Meals. By: Jodie Shield, RDN When you’re starving and in a hurry, what do you cook? Here are 15 ingredients to always keep on hand so a delicious and nutritious dinner is only minutes away. With these staples in your fridge, freezer, ... more
Read moreSetting Up a Kitchen On a Budget: Part I
Ten must-have cooking tools! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Whether you’re moving into your first apartment or putting your bridal registry together, setting up a kitchen for healthy eating is a must. You’ve worked too hard to get in shape and eating greasy, salty carryout gets old and expensive. To help you ... more
Read moreFive Grilling Tips for Healthy Barbecues
Fire up the grill – it’s barbecue season! By Jodie Shield, RDN Hey, moms! How would you like to take a vacation from cooking? Now that I’ve got your undivided attention, let me share a little secret with you. After 27 years of marriage, there’s one thing I know for ... more
Read moreTry It. You’ll Like It!
How I Get My Kids To Take A Taste. Guest Post By: Jennifer Seyler, RDN This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.” Sounds easy, but not if you have preschoolers in the house; just getting them to take a taste is a challenge! From vegetables, to ... more
Read moreLet’s Do Dinner!
Five tips for making mealtime family time. By: Jodie Shield, RDN March is National Nutrition Month and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages all families to make a commitment to eating more meals together and “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.” How can you possibly squeeze dinner into your family ... more
Read moreFinding a Healthy Balance
How to stay focused during National Nutrition Month! Guest post by: Laura Hoover, RDN March is National Nutrition Month, a nationwide campaign designed to “focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.” As I read that goal, three words jump ... more
Read moreDessert Please! But It Is Breakfast Time!
Tips for feeding toddlers and celebrating Opposite Day – January 25th! Guest post by: Jennifer Seyler, RD As a registered dietitian, I understand the importance of eating a variety of foods and the desire to consume foods in moderation, no matter what type of food it is. I also understand ... more
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